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  • Posted: May 12, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Mukuru helps you move money around Africa. Whether you are sending cash for instant collection or topping up a bank account or mobile wallet it has never been easier. We use the latest mobile and web-based technologies to give you the best experience possible. But that’s just half the story. To really understand us, you need to know the "why” behind all ...
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    Lead Legal Counsel

    Why this role matters

    • This is more than a legal role it’s a strategic leadership position at the heart of a fast-growing fintech. You’ll partner with senior leaders, influence business decisions, and ensure we grow responsibly while staying compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

    What you’ll do

    • Provide strategic legal advice across the business, guiding key decisions and mitigating risk
    • Lead and manage complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters, including high-value transactions
    • Oversee contract drafting, negotiation, and management across all business units
    • Drive regulatory compliance and licensing efforts across multiple territories
    • Partner with leadership to support business strategy, expansion, and innovation
    • Manage legal risks, disputes, and litigation, ensuring the Group’s interests are protected
    • Support and lead M&A activities, from due diligence to execution
    • Build and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering growth and collaboration
    • Strengthen policies, governance, and legal frameworks across the organisation

    What you bring

    • An LLB or equivalent legal degree and admission as an Attorney (or equivalent)
    • 8+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in top-tier law firms or financial institutions
    • Strong expertise in commercial, fintech, banking, and regulatory law
    • Proven experience handling large-scale, high-risk, cross-border transactions
    • Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills
    • Experience working across Africa, the UK, and/or Europe (advantageous)
    • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical advice

    What sets you apart

    • A strategic thinker who can balance risk with business opportunity
    • A confident leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
    • Highly adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment
    • Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts
    • A collaborative mindset with a passion for building and mentoring teams

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Mukuru on mukuru.breezy.hr to apply

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